Gatundu South legislator Moses Kuria has waded into the current debate over the review of the structure of devolution.
The proponents, led by ODM leader Raila Odinga are proposing for the amendment of the constitution to introduce 14 regional blocs to the current 47 devolved units and the national government.
Raila argues that the new system, which he says was the spirit of the Bomas Draft, would strengthen devolution as it would ensure there is fair revenue sharing among the three units.
The proposal on the establishment of three-tier government has been rejected by some leaders, who include Deputy President William Ruto, on grounds it would be costly and unnecessary.
The DP trashed Raila's plan saying the motive behind it was to give power to some politicians as opposed to supporting counties.
Ruto and Raila made their remarks during the just concluded 5th Annual Devolution Conference in Kakamega County.
Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV, Kuria backed Raila's plan saying although it could be costly, it was necessary if it will unite Kenyans towards a common goal.
"The common mwananchi is already overburdened by the size of the executive as it is, however, it is not bad in essence to expand if we are going to achieve unity which will translate to economic growth," he said on Thursday night.
The remarks were change of Kuria's heart as in the past he had vowed not to support any amendment that would increase the public wage bill.
He had announced to revive his 'Punguza Mzigo, Punda Amechoka' campaign after last year's polls aimed at reducing the bloated workforce in the public sector.
"We will re-embark on the Punguza Mzigo popular referendum that seeks to reduce counties to 16, scrap the positions of Senators, Women Reps, nominated MPs and MCAs while reducing single-member constituencies to 200 with a view to reducing the wage bill and public expenditure after August 8 elections," he had stated.